Clerks from courts in the Eastern region with the training facilitators from JTI
The Judicial Training Institute (JTI) held a refresher training for clerks from courts in the Eastern region. The two days training which took place at Wash and Wills Hotel in Mbale was attended by 60 clerks/ interpreters.
Addressing the participants,the Executive Director of JTI, Hon. Lady Justice Damalie N. Lwanga, emphasized the need for clerks to understand the court system.
She urged the participants to utilize the available opportunity to train in the different aspects of their work such as foreign language, sign language and ICT skills if they are to fit in the Judiciary.
Hon. Lady Justice Lwanga equally informed the clerks that there would be reduced human interaction when ECCMIS is fully rolled out in all courts and cautioned them against corruption tendencies, "There is no space for undisciplined staff in the new Judiciary,"she said.
She advised them to have respect for the Judicial officers they work with and always consult on complex issues or whenever they are stranded. The Judge also appreciated the Judiciary for funding the training and asked the clerks/interpreters to participate actively.
The Deputy Registrar Training, HW Moses Gabriel Angualia noted that the refresher course aimed at improving knowledge of the ethical and administrative framework for court clerks.
The court clerks were trained on the structure of the Judiciary, Terms and Conditions of Service,General Clerical duties, Ethics and Decorum of a Clerical officer in the Judiciary, the Registry administrative structure, the relationship of a court clerk and a Judicial Officer, Managing court records, Communication and Customer care.
The facilitators of the training included; HW Dr. Gladys Kiseka Nakibuule (Deputy Registrar Research), HW Jamson Karemani (PRO), HW James Ereemye (Deputy Registrar) and Ms Nabude Charity (Senior Human Resource Officer).
While sharing their experiences, the clerks/ interpreters raised some of their challenges and concerns which included; poor salaries, under/over staffing in courts, lack of streamlined duties, poor transfer policies, sexual harassment, lack of uniforms, lack of financial support to further studies, no induction trainings and nepotism at the work place.
They called upon the Judiciary Top Management to be vigilant when attending to their concerns and also expressed that all their hope was also in the new Judiciary.
On the other hand,they applauded the administration for the efforts towards improving the general staff welfare in terms of health insurance.
HW Dr. Nakibuule urged the participants to be patient as the new developments in the Judiciary unfold.
She reiterated the need of being professional, observing ethical standards, respect for Judicial Officers.
Posted 29th, April 2022
